Fabrication Prep

Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.; Durant, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. in Durant, OK is seeking a reliable assembler to join our manufacturing team. You will perform routine operations, assist in material handling, and help maintain a clean, safe work area while adhering to the daily production schedule.

The role requires basic math, ability to read calipers for part verification, and willingness to learn flow manufacturing. Prior assembly experience and forklift operation may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; basic manufacturing knowledge.
• 6 months to 1 year of assembly experience preferred.
• Safety and shop practices knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Report unsafe conditions and hazards immediately.
• Assist in material handling with pallet jacks and carts.
• Check in-coming and out-going material for quality and quantity; report to the lead.
• Stack completed work on skids and move to designated area.
• Monitor quality and quantity to meet Bobrick/Gamco standards.
• Minimize defects by identifying quality issues using the 4-grade quality system; stop to ask questions for critical parts.
• Read and understand the daily production schedule.
• Drive a forklift.
• Follow safe operating procedures at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Reading production schedules

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Perform the following routine operations and daily maintenance under close supervision. Other duties may be assigned:

• Reports on all unsafe conditions and hazards immediately.
• Assists in material handling with pallet jacks, carts and other equipment.
• Check in-coming and out-going material for quality and quantity. Prepare necessary documentation as required and report to the department lead.
• Stack completed work on skids and moved to designated area, as required.
• Monitor and verify that the quality and quantity of work performed meets Bobrick/Gamco standards.
• Participate and recommend new and improved work methods in writing to your supervisor.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment by keeping the work area clean, materials positioned correctly and following safe operating procedures at all times.
• Perform daily pre-use inspection checklist for equipment.
• Operate various types of equipment including mechanical shears, brake presses, punch presses, notching machines, turret presses and spotwelders.
• Uses all protective devices with guards properly set and in good repair.
• Report any problems with machinery to the supervisor or lead person immediately.
• Able to follow Rules of Engagement within Flow Principles. Able to identify waste areas of production and works actively to minimize.
• Able to read and understand daily production schedule.
• Performs duties of all lower grades.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Minimize defects by identifying quality issues using the 4-grade quality system and stopping to ask questions before proceeding for any category 1, 2, or 3 parts. Able to use calipers and gauges to verify parts matching print.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must have the basic principles of self-balancing flow manufacturing and cross-train on all functions needed for assigned work cells.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: (if applicable)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); six months to one-year related experience and/or training in assembly work, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Good knowledge of shop and safety practices is essential. Self-Balancing Flow manufacturing or cellular manufacturing knowledge/experience is an asset.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Employee must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos as well as be able to write simple correspondence. He/she must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees. Employee must be able to learn and understand Lockout Tagout procedures and Job Safety Analyses

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Employee must have basic math skills and be able to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to measure length and read a caliper.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions as well as have the ability to deal with problems involving a few routine elements in standardized situations.

Must be able to follow oral instructions. Must be able to keep to a schedule and carefully carry out instructions. Employee must organize their own work and keep the area clean and organized at all times. Must be able to drive a forklift.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to wear safety glasses for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours per day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• Is exposed to usually moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Reasoning

Novice

Behaviors

Required

Loyal

: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Job Security

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

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